The Secret History of Audrey James

A Novel

De: Heather Marshall

Narrado por: Karen Cass

An astonishing historical novel of one woman’s dangerous journey through World War II Germany and her life-changing friendship with a young woman decades later—from the #1 international bestselling author of Looking for Jane

“A fascinating and moving story of courage, sacrifice, and friendship.”—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

Northern England, 2010. After a tragic accident upends her life, Kate Mercer leaves London to work at an old guest house near the Scottish border, where she hopes to find a fresh start and heal from her loss. When she arrives, she begins to unravel the truth about her past, but discovers that the mysterious elderly proprietor is harboring secrets of her own.

Berlin, 1938. Audrey James is weeks away from graduating from a prestigious music school in Berlin, where she’s been living with her best friend, Ilse Kaplan. As war looms, Ilse’s family disappears and high-ranking Nazi officers confiscate the house. In desperation, Audrey becomes their housekeeper while Ilse is forced into hiding in the attic. When a shocking turn of events embroils Audrey in the anti-Hitler movement, she must decide what matters most: protecting those she loves, or sacrificing everything for the greater good.

Inspired by true stories of courageous women and the German resistance during World War II, The Secret History of Audrey James is a captivating novel about the unbreakable bonds of friendship, the sacrifices we make for those we love, and the healing that comes from human connection.

Excellent

Great book and narration!! Horrific that accounts such as these truly happened during World War II

She is an excellent author.

The author managed to weave many true stories into one good read. I lovevthe fact she didn't even mean to write in this genre. she did a good job. I have read many Holocaust books so I am very hard. it is hard to give a 5 star as that would be perfect. if this was the only one I read it would be a 5 star. This is a very good one. The narrative voices are really done well.

loved it

I loved the end when you find the reason why the author wrote the book.

To date, my favorite historical fiction novel set in WW2.

This book by Heather Marshall tells a story about how we learn to live in our new skin following physical and emotional trauma with beauty and grace.

Outstanding

This is one of the best WW2 books I’ve read/listened to. It’s heartbreaking and felt so real.
I think everyone needs to read this or some other WW2 book and never ever forget that it really did happen.